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Mike Tobias

@mtobias23.bsky.social

Nebraska Public Media Journalist and Storyteller. #WhatIfNebraska

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Mike Tobias@mtobias23.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Abby Miller had an idea. Buy old vehicles and refurbish them to serve drinks at events. Watch our new @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." story about Abby & her business, Pat on Tap! Innovation + Creativity + Entrepreneurship = #WhatIfNebraska bit.ly/4vmZw9M

Meet the Entrepreneur Behind Pat on Tap | What If...Nebraska

What if an entrepreneur turned vintage vehicles into unforgettable beverage experiences? Meet Abby Miller, founder of Pat on Tap — a Nebraska-based mobile beverage catering business built around restored classic trucks and Cushmans serving everything from craft cocktails to hot cider at weddings, tailgates, graduation parties, and major events. In this “What If…” story, Abby shares how a childhood full of entrepreneurial experiments led her to create a business that blends hospitality, creativity, and community connection. From “Pat,” a restored 1957 Chevy pickup, to “Dot” and “Inez,” Abby’s fleet has personality, charm, and a whole lot of hard work behind it. Follow along as Pat on Tap serves thousands of drinks at a University of Nebraska-Lincoln homecoming event while Abby reflects on entrepreneurship, family inspiration and her dream of becoming Nebraska’s ultimate beverage caterer. This story explores: • Small business entrepreneurship • Nebraska startups and innovation • Event and beverage catering • Vintage vehicle restoration • Women entrepreneurs • The Engler Entrepreneurship Program at UNL Will Pat on Tap become a Nebraska household name? Abby is certainly pouring everything she has into making it happen. © 2026 Nebraska Public Media Foundation. All rights reserved. Learn more about the innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship across Nebraska by visiting https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf This video, “Meet the Entrepreneur Behind Pat on Tap” is a part of the 7th season of “What If…Nebraska”. FOLLOW US: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NebraskaPublicMedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaPublicMedia X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/NebPublicMedia Instagram: https://instagram.com/NebraskaPublicMedia #PatOnTap #Entrepreneurship #Nebraska #SmallBusiness #WomenInBusiness #StartupStory #VintageTrucks #UNL #WhatIfSeries #NebraskaPublicMedia #WhatIfNebraska

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Mike Tobias@mtobias23.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The @americanoutlaws.bsky.social will be out in full force when @usmnt.ussoccer.com starts World Cup play today. Did you know the huge fan group is from #Nebraska? Learn more in this story from @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social's "What If..." series! #WhatIfNebraska #WorldCup

How Lincoln Created America's Biggest U.S. Soccer Fan Club

What started as a small group of passionate soccer fans in Lincoln, Nebraska, has grown into one of the most influential supporter organizations in American soccer. The American Outlaws have become the heartbeat of U.S. Soccer fandom, bringing together more than 20,000 members across the United States and around the world. In this story, learn how a grassroots fan movement founded in Nebraska transformed into a nationwide community known for its unwavering support, colorful traditions, and electric matchday atmosphere. Discover the origins of the American Outlaws, their connection to Lincoln, and the impact they've had on growing soccer culture in the United States. Whether you're a lifelong soccer supporter or new to the sport, this story highlights the power of community, passion, and the fans who help shape the game. #Soccer #USSoccer #AmericanOutlaws #Nebraska #SportsFans #SoccerCulture #WorldCup #WorldCup2026 #WhatIfNebraska © 2022 Nebraska Public Media Foundation. All rights reserved. Learn more about the innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship across Nebraska by visiting https://NebraskaPublicMedia.org/WhatIf This video, “How Lincoln Created America's Biggest U.S. Soccer Fan Club” is a part of the 4th season of “What If…” FOLLOW US: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NebraskaPublicMedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaPublicMedia X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/NebPublicMedia Instagram: https://instagram.com/NebraskaPublicMedia

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Mike Tobias@mtobias23.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Miss the new "What If..." episode premiering last night on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social? No problem, watch it anytime here: bit.ly/4o01biv Featuring: 🚚 Vintage tap trucks 🛣️ Roads made from plastic bags 🎸 Handmade guitars from reclaimed wood 🎨 Art created from recycled materials #WhatIfNebraska

Everything Old is New

This episode of What If… explores creative new uses for old materials, featuring vintage tap trucks, roads made from recycled plastic bags, reclaimed-wood guitar making, and an art exhibit focused on ...

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Mike Tobias@mtobias23.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Check out this fun story about my "What If..." partner-in-crime! And watch his work when a new episode of our innovation, creativity & entrepreneurship series premieres Thursday at 8p CT on @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social. #WhatIfNebraska nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/about/ins...

Justin Cheney Grows Into a Creative Voice on “What If…Nebraska”

Working alongside a close-knit crew helped Justin Cheney step forward behind the camera and help shape the storytelling.

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Mike Tobias@mtobias23.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Congrats to the @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." team for three Heartland Emmy nominations (just announced today) for our Drone Show & Candy Science stories, plus the series. Winners will be announced July 18. Watch all our stories & episodes: nebraskapublicmedia.org/WhatIf #WhatIfNebraska

What If... Nebraska

Good ideas often start with a simple question. Nebraskans answer with innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. We tell their stories in our award-winning Nebraska Public Media series,

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Mike Tobias@mtobias23.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Congrats to @unlincoln.bsky.social's Ed Cahoon on his election to the National Academy of Sciences! Learn about Cahoon & his work in this story from our @nebpublicmedia.bsky.social "What If..." series: bit.ly/4nuvWMw #WhatIfNebraska news.unl.edu/article/caho...

Cahoon elected to National Academy of Sciences

Edgar Cahoon, director of the Center for Plant Science Innovation, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the nation’s highest honors for scientists and engineers. He is the sixt...

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